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Common Foundation Issues in DFW Metroplex Area
The foundation is one of the most critical components of any home, especially in a region like DFW, where the region’s expansive clay...
Jun 263 min read
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Flooring for Slab Foundation?
A practical guide
Flooring is one of the most common renovation projects that homeowners undertake. This is likely because installing new floors is...
Jun 183 min read
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Making A Living Space Out Of Your Basement
While basements are more common in some parts of the country than others, they remain a valuable feature in any home. They offer...
May 284 min read
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Crawlspace Encapsulation Process
Previously, we explored crawlspace encapsulation in detail—what it is and the benefits it provides. Today, we'll walk through the...
May 223 min read
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Irrigation Systems by Perimeter Walls
We’ve often discussed the dangers of excess water around your foundation—probably one of the most frequently covered topics on this blog....
Apr 303 min read
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WALL BRACING II: Crawl Spaces, Retaining Walls and Outbuildings
Previously, we provided a general introduction to wall bracing, as well as a more detailed discussion on wall bracing for basements....
Apr 174 min read
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WALL BRACING
What is wall bracing? Wall Bracing refers to the system or method used to resist lateral (sideways) forces acting on a structure, such as...
Mar 205 min read
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COMMON MISTAKES IN FOUNDATION REPAIR MAINTENANCE
There is a persistent misconception when it comes to foundation repair and maintenance. Many people believe that once their foundation is...
Mar 134 min read
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FOUNDATION VS FOOTING
Sometimes the difference between Foundation and Footings might be a little confusing, not in small part because these parts aren’t...
Feb 274 min read
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HOUSE LEVELING AND THE SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED IT
House leveling is a key aspect of foundation repair that is crucial for homeowners to understand. It involves the process of correcting a...
Feb 134 min read
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Crawlspace Encapsulation and its Benefits
It should come as no surprise that the air we breathe has a major impact on our health. The same applies to the air inside your home....
Jan 303 min read
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Buyer Beware!
Buying a house is not something that should ever be taken lightly (not that we have to say it, though). It is a huge commitment and...
Jan 164 min read
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FOUNDATION REPAIR TERMINOLOGY (M-Z)
Continuing where we left off, this is part 2 of our foundation repair glossary! Negative Slope: Â Also known as negative grading, it is...
Dec 27, 20247 min read
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FOUNDATION REPAIR TERMINOLOGY (A-M)
Foundation (and foundation repair), like most professions and subjects of study, has a very particular body of terms with particular...
Dec 14, 20248 min read
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BOWING WALLS
There are many signs of foundation damage; noticeable symptoms inside and outside your home that tell us something is going on with the...
Nov 29, 20244 min read
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FOUNDATION REPAIR VS FOUNDATION REPLACEMENT
There ain’t no way that a homeowner in our state isn’t aware of the term ‘foundation damage’. Or if there is, it won’t be long before...
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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CONCRETE CRACKS
Concrete cracks are quite common. We see them mostly on an everyday basis on the streets; in sidewalks and slabs. And although sometimes...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Do I Need a Permit for Foundation Repair?
A lot of times homeowners wonder if they need a permit for foundation repair. Let’s be honest, if there is something more off-putting...
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Keeping a Clean Crawlspace
Crawlspaces are unbuilt areas beneath a house that provides a buffer between the house and the ground below. It also provides access to...
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Remodeling Before or After Foundation Repair?
Remodeling is only a natural part of owning a house. Part of the circle of life, shall we say. Or at least, part of inhabiting a home....
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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